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# Compare Microsoft SharePoint vs LibreOffice

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft SharePoint and LibreOffice. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft SharePoint | LibreOffice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5412 | 2235 |
| **Starting Price** | US$5,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft SharePoint

Knowledge management application that keeps work moving forward by providing quick access to team sites, organization portals and resources and the team members for all types of companies.

### LibreOffice

Suite of document management solutions for businesses, charities and government organizations with a template repository, autocorrect dictionary, built-in wizards, and more.

## Key features

### Microsoft SharePoint

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Blogs
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Review
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Office Suite
- Productivity Tools
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing

### LibreOffice

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Review
- Drag & Drop
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Office Suite
- Productivity Tools
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing

## Links

- [View Microsoft SharePoint Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1167/sharepoint)
- [View LibreOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/158981/libreoffice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1167/158981/sharepoint/vs/libreoffice)

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